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Rescuing Cold Stunned Sea Turtles in St Joseph Bay, Florida

More than 600 sea turtles were cold stunned when Arctic air hit Florida in February 2026.
June 15, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
Southeast
A responder wearing dark chest waders stands in shallow, clear bay water, holding a small sea turtle with both hands.

2026 Alaska Research Surveys Photo Gallery

Curious about Alaskan Research surveys? Dive into our photo gallery showcasing snapshots captured by field scientists during their 2026 research expeditions.
June 12, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
Alaska
A set of 2 survey fishing nets bundled up for shipment.

2026 Bottom Trawl Survey in Photos

Survey scientists captured some of the incredible sights and scenes from the 2026 Bottom Trawl Survey. Their year in photos highlights some of our region’s marine life and the work we do to support healthy, sustainable fish stocks.
May 12, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An Atlantic batfish lays on top of a blue conveyor belt. The fish is disk-like and small, about the size of a golf ball.

Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Photos

We have some of the most amazing marine and estuarine animals on exhibit at our Woods Hole Science Aquarium. Let’s meet a few!
May 11, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Lobster in cooler surrounded by aquarium staff.

How Researchers Are Bringing the 2026 Pacific Coral Survey to You

Follow scientists through American Samoa and the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument as they gather information on corals, fish, and changing ocean conditions.
April 20, 2026 - Story Map ,
Pacific Islands
A diver hovers over a pink hued reef while preparing a camera to take images of the benthos. A scientist prepares to photograph a reef at Swains Island during the 2023 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program survey in American Samoa. Credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #NMSAS-2023-002)

Newportal 2026 Contour Maps

These contour plots display the most recent oceanographic data collected off Newport, Oregon.
February 04, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
West Coast
Newportal contour maps 01/01/2026

Helicopters Help Rebuild Salmon Habitat on the Olympic Peninsula

With NOAA funding, the Quinault Indian Nation and its partners are building engineered log jams on remote tributaries in the Queets-Clearwater watershed. This project restores historically abundant salmon habitat and supports Tribal-led recovery efforts.
January 29, 2026 - Video ,
West Coast
Building engineered log jams on Shale Creek. Credit: Ben Matthews/Quinault Indian Nation Building engineered log jams on Shale Creek. Credit: Ben Matthews/Quinault Indian Nation

2025 Field Fresh Photos: Our Favorite Science Snapshots

We get a number of amazing photos from our bloggers. Here are just a few of our favorites!
January 27, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A fisherman wearing blue rubber gloves holds a squid in one hand while holding forceps in the other hand.

Gulf of Maine Bottom Longline Survey in Photos

Our survey sees some pretty incredible things while collecting data aboard fishing vessels on species that prefer the Gulf of Maine’s rocky habitats. From fish, marine mammals, and birds, to gorgeous sunrises and exciting moments, here are some of our favorite sights and scenes from the Gulf of Maine.
January 14, 2026 - Photo Gallery ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A field scientist in foul weather gear holds up a large crab aboard a commercial fishing vessel at night.

Video: Rebuilding an Olympic Peninsula River for Blueback Sockeye Salmon

NOAA and the Quinault Indian Nation are constructing engineered log jams to restore salmon habitat on the Upper Quinault River. This will help recover salmon stocks and sustain the Tribe’s way of life.
December 19, 2025 - Video ,
West Coast
Building engineered log jams on the Upper Quinault River. Credit: Molly Feltner/NOAA Building engineered log jams on the Upper Quinault River. Credit: Molly Feltner/NOAA